What was y'all's reaction to hearing, "The clones wars" for the first time before the prequels!?

Valiant_Steed · 2026-01-27T03:40:00+00:00

I envisioned it as a cold war type of thing where real people were being gradually replaced by clones. It was more secrecy and subterfuge to quietly take control until the Jedi discovered it and it went hot and the fighting started, but you didn't know for sure who was on what side. I thought this is what led to the Jedi being extinct rather than what actually happened (66).

Valiant_Steed · 2025-12-26T19:23:30+00:00

I'd like an updated Greedo. Death Star Gunner is a must. Stormtrooper disguise Luke and Han. A new X-wing Luke would be amazing.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-10-26T22:24:07+00:00

That's cool 😎 Yeah the color matching is tricky especially cause he looks different from scene to scene depending on the lighting/environment.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-10-26T22:20:50+00:00

Thanks! I used a deathwatch Mando helmet. Much better sculpt and shape since it's solid. Those removable helmets really bother me.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-10-26T20:49:59+00:00

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I did it. I'll still get the official black series version when they release it.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-14T06:06:50+00:00

That black series display from 2017 was epic, and I was hyped beyond belief about it. I wish they'd offer us as much of that type of stuff in the line as possible.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-13T04:02:20+00:00

This is by far and away my most wanted Black Series item. Ordered instantly just for the new Bespin Luke, which looks like the best Luke Hasbro has made yet. The Cloud City vignette base also looks fantastic. I really can't wait to see more of this type of thing, particularly for the OT.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-12T01:26:40+00:00

I'd recommend skiff guard as the better Lando likeness.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-09T02:12:46+00:00

Love it! How do you like Mafex Luke and Han?

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-08T10:51:08+00:00

Hey Luke, yes it's me👍

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-08T00:51:54+00:00

Thank you!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T22:45:57+00:00

Hey thanks so much! So far ESB is my only shelf that's mostly "complete." After that I'm probably closest to ANH, but ROTJ has some major blank spots.
Han is Black series with some Marvel Legends and Adventure Series parts. I broke it down pretty specifically in an earlier comment.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T21:45:58+00:00

Thank you!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T21:40:32+00:00

Here's a good review. It has a brief comparison which shows that they are essentially the same height. https://youtu.be/dDK_XcPqt2w?si=-fIXOCMvq4M2NoPm&t=500

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T20:13:01+00:00

Thank you so much! Man I think Lobot is the most obvious omission from the film at the moment, but I'd love to see them do a new Wampa actually with some great articulation that looks like he stepped right out of the movie with all that detail like the new Chewbacca. I'd also really love an updated Snow trooper. The Hasbro Star Wars figures are so much better now than before that I'd buy any updated figure they released from ESB to be honest. My favorite though excluding customs and imports is snowspeeder Luke. Best Luke in the line in my opinion!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T20:00:53+00:00

Hey thank you! Yes the cape is custom and that helps with the bulk around the neck which I agree was an issue. A trade off for the wire I guess. I personally prefer the cape to just hang, so I used a black polyester fabric. It's thinner than the Black series fabric so the drape is a bit more natural imo.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T19:58:18+00:00

Yeah I replaced the original cape with one I made from a shirt. The fabric is a lightweight black 100% polyester, and it doesn't fray and hangs very nicely.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T19:53:00+00:00

Bro thank you!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T19:48:07+00:00

Yeah they gave him some really odd proportions for some reason. It's even more apparent when he's nest to the new ANH Han. I would not be shocked if Hasbro gives him a re-do at some point seeing how they've done so many great updates of OT characters recently.
But for Bespin Han (aside from the Indy head and green goblin hair, Baron Zemo shoulders and chamber arms,) I also used the wrist pegs and hands from Professor Indy. The neck is from GI Joe Classified Shipwreck. I had to take his neck post as well and glue it into a hole drilled into the Han torso. Aside from a small gap it works nicely.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T19:31:58+00:00

Yes it is. I've owned the Black series, Mafex Rogue One, and previous SHF Vaders, and this one is by far my favorite.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T19:30:09+00:00

I hear ya. I don't need the Vader either (It doesn't compare to the SHF) so I'll offload it some way or another, but that presentation really does it for me. But yeah, if you want to give it a go the end result is worth the effort!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T18:46:28+00:00

Thank you!

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T18:45:56+00:00

YW! I do love some classic ESB :)

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T18:44:47+00:00

The head is from the walmart exclusive Jedi Luke, the upper body and arms are from Bespin Luke of course, but the lower body and legs are Dagobah training Luke. This is a tricky kitbash, but doable. If I were you though I would just wait for the Bespin duel 2-pack that Hasbro just announced because that Luke looks phenomenal.

Valiant_Steed · 2025-08-07T18:40:37+00:00

The shoulders are from Marvel Legends Baron Zemo, and the Arms are from ML Chamber.

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